Elliotte Friedman reveals Anaheim Ducks tried to include Cam Fowler in Jacob Trouba trade (Source: Imagn)
The Anaheim Ducks traded for Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers, giving up Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round pick. Trouba will debut on Monday in Montreal. His arrival adds depth to the Ducks defense.
Elliotte Friedman shared on his 32 Thoughts podcast that Anaheim initially wanted to include Cam Fowler in the trade. Fowler, who is signed to an eight-year, $52 million contract, has a cap hit of $6.5 million. The Rangers reportedly rejected the idea due to Fowler’s contract, as they wanted salary flexibility this season and next.
“I heard that Anaheim wanted Fowler in this deal. I have no doubt Fowler wanted to be in this deal," Friedman said (via 32 TP). "It’s been out there: he wants to be traded, he wants to play for a contender. I never heard Vatrano’s name in it, but I did hear Fowler’s. At the end of the day, they couldn’t get it done. I think one of the reasons is New York wanted the flexibility for both this year and next.”
